Level: Entry-Level / Beginner
Prerequisites: Basic computer literacy and interest in IT or networking
Certification: Cisco Certified Support Technician – Networking (Official Cisco Credential)
Delivery Partner: Thakral Global Learning
🌟 Course Overview:
The CCST Networking course provides learners with foundational knowledge and practical skills in networking concepts, tools, and technologies. Developed by Cisco—the global leader in networking—the CCST certification is designed for students, career changers, and early-career professionals seeking a solid grounding in networking essentials.
This course prepares learners for the Cisco Certified Support Technician – Networking exam, helping them build real-world skills aligned with today’s IT infrastructure and support environments.
✅ Learning Outcomes:
By the end of the course, learners will be able to:
- Understand core networking concepts such as IP addressing, routing, switching, and protocols
- Identify common networking devices and their functions
- Configure and troubleshoot basic network setups
- Understand wired vs. wireless networks, LANs, WANs, and the Internet
- Apply security best practices in a networked environment
- Prepare for and pass the official Cisco CCST Networking exam
📚 Course Modules:
Module 1: Introduction to Networking and the Internet
- What is networking?
- Overview of computer networks: LAN, WAN, MAN
- Key network components: routers, switches, hubs, access points
- Network topologies and models
Module 2: The OSI and TCP/IP Models
- OSI Model: 7 Layers explained
- TCP/IP architecture
- How data moves through a network
- Encapsulation and de-encapsulation
Module 3: IP Addressing and Subnetting
- IP Address types (IPv4 vs. IPv6)
- Public vs. private addresses
- Binary conversion and subnet masks
- CIDR notation and subnetting exercises
Module 4: Network Devices and Cabling
- Routers, switches, firewalls, and modems
- Copper vs. fiber optic cables
- Ethernet standards and connector types
- Basic hardware configuration
Module 5: Routing, Switching & Wireless Technologies
- Static vs. dynamic routing
- VLANs and basic switch configuration
- Wireless networking basics: SSIDs, frequency bands
- Troubleshooting wireless connections
Module 6: Network Services and Protocols
- DHCP, DNS, NAT, HTTP, FTP, SSH, Telnet
- Port numbers and their purposes
- Understanding client-server and peer-to-peer models
- IP packet structure and flow
Module 7: Network Security Basics
- Threat types: malware, phishing, DDoS, spoofing
- Secure configurations and password policies
- Firewalls and antivirus software
- Basic encryption and VPN overview
Module 8: Tools & Troubleshooting Techniques
- Ping, Traceroute, ipconfig/ifconfig, nslookup
- Cable testers, Wi-Fi analyzers, network monitoring tools
- Layer-based troubleshooting
- Common issues and resolution workflows
Module 9: Certification Prep & Final Review
- CCST exam overview and format
- Sample questions and practice tests
- Time management strategies for the exam
- Final revision and exam readiness checklist
🛠️ Hands-On Learning Tools:
- Cisco Packet Tracer simulations
- Lab activities using real or virtual networking equipment
- Interactive quizzes and diagnostics
- Troubleshooting challenges
📝 Assessment & Evaluation:
- Weekly quizzes and lab assignments
- Practical skills labs
- Mock certification exam
- Instructor-led review and feedback sessions
💼 Career Pathways:
- IT Support Technician
- Network Support Associate
- Junior Network Administrator
- Field Technician
- Help Desk Technician
- Pathway into Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
🎓 Why Study at Thakral Global Learning?
- Cisco-aligned curriculum led by certified instructors
- Hands-on, skills-focused approach
- Certification support and exam prep resources
- Official Pearson VUE test center (if applicable)
- Gateway to a career in IT and networking
